Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)vsWaldencast Acquisition Corp (WALD)
EL
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
$73.11
+2.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $26.45B
WALD
Waldencast Acquisition Corp
$1.13
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $232.49M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Estee Lauder Companies Inc generates 5257% more annual revenue ($14.67B vs $273.87M). EL leads profitability with a -1.2% profit margin vs -15.5%. WALD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
EL
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
WALD
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EL
The strongest argument for EL centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WALD
The strongest argument for WALD centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 30.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EL
The primary concerns for EL are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WALD
The primary concerns for WALD are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EL profiles as a turnaround stock while WALD is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
WALD is growing revenue faster at 30.8% — sustainability is the question.
EL generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WALD scores higher overall (42/100 vs 41/100) and 30.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Waldencast Acquisition Corp. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
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